Indeed Alternatives (2026): 9 Job Sites to Try Instead

Indeed is the first place a lot of people go when they need a new job, and for good reason: it pulls in a huge number of vacancies. But it isn't the only way to find work, and it isn't always the best fit. If your searches keep returning the same stale adverts, or you want something built for remote work, tech roles or a particular country, it's worth looking elsewhere.

This page lists nine Indeed alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. I've mixed a few big names with smaller, more focused sites, because a niche board often has fewer adverts but better matches. Everything comes from each site's own pages and help centre. If you're mainly after remote work, my guide to remote job sites worth your time goes into more detail.

Indeed alternatives side by side

In the free plan column, Yes means the site's own pages show that searching and applying are free for job seekers, even if there's an optional upgrade. Features and limits change, so check the current details on each site before you sign up.

Tool	Type of job site	Good for	Free plan
CV-Library	UK job board	UK roles, CV upload and a mobile app	Yes
Dice	Tech job platform	Technology roles and tech career advice	Yes
Glassdoor	Jobs plus company reviews	Checking a company before you apply	Yes
Himalayas	Remote job board	Remote roles with company profiles	Yes
Idealist	Non-profit job board	Social-impact jobs, internships and volunteering	Yes
LinkedIn Jobs	Professional network jobs	Searching jobs while building your profile	Yes
Remote OK	Remote job board	Browsing remote roles by category	Yes
Wellfound	Startup job platform	Roles at early-stage companies	Yes
Working Nomads	Remote job board	Remote jobs with email alerts	Yes

Nine job sites to try instead of Indeed, A to Z

CV-Library

Best for: UK job seekers who want to upload a CV once, let recruiters find it, and search vacancies across many industries.

Dice

Best for: Software, data and IT professionals who'd rather search a board built around tech roles than a general one.

Glassdoor

Best for: People who want to read what employees say about an employer and search vacancies in the same place.

Himalayas

Best for: Remote-first job seekers who want listings from companies that hire people working from anywhere.

Idealist

Best for: Anyone drawn to charities, community groups and mission-led organisations rather than traditional commercial employers.

LinkedIn Jobs

Best for: People who want to see who works at a company, message contacts, and apply with a profile they already keep.

Remote OK

Best for: Job seekers comfortable working online who like filtering remote listings by skill, role type or time zone.

Wellfound

Best for: Candidates who want to work for a young company and apply with one profile rather than long forms.

Working Nomads

Best for: Remote job hunters who prefer a tidy list of roles and alerts sent to their inbox.

How to choose between Indeed alternatives

Start with the kind of work you want, not the biggest site. A general board is useful for variety, but a specialist board usually gives you fewer irrelevant results.

• Location. Some sites focus on one country, and a few only accept sign-ups from people with an address there. Read the sign-up page first.
• Role type. Tech, non-profit, start-up and remote boards each attract a different crowd of employers.
• How you apply. Some sites let you apply on the spot with a saved profile. Others send you on to the employer's own website.
• Alerts. Look for saved searches that email you new matches, so you aren't refreshing a page every morning.
• Employer visibility. Check whether recruiters can see your CV, and whether you can hide it.

Which type of job site suits which job seeker

• Big general boards suit people who aren't sure what they want yet, or who live somewhere with a smaller choice of local employers.
• Company-review sites suit anyone who wants a feel for workplace culture and interview experiences before applying.
• Remote-only boards suit people who want location-free work, though you'll need to check each advert for country or time zone limits.
• Start-up and tech boards suit candidates comfortable with smaller teams and faster-moving roles.
• Non-profit boards suit people who want their work to serve a cause.

Whichever you choose, keep your CV up to date and tailor it to each advert. My guide to searching remote job sites effectively has practical search tips that work on most boards.

Staying safe on any Indeed alternative

Every job site attracts a few fake adverts, and no board can catch all of them. A little caution goes a long way.

• Never be asked to send money, buy equipment or pay for training before you start.
• Be wary of adverts that promise unrealistic rewards for easy work, or that move you straight to a messaging app.
• Check the company has a real website and a real person you can find elsewhere online.
• Don't share bank details or ID documents until you've signed a written offer, and only through a channel you trust.
• Report suspicious adverts to the site, which most boards let you do.

For a longer checklist, read how to tell if a remote job posting is legit.

Setting up your job search beyond Indeed

1. Update one master CV, then save a shorter copy for each type of role.
2. Pick two or three sites from this list rather than signing up to all nine.
3. Create saved searches with email alerts, using the same job titles on each site.
4. Set aside a regular short slot to check new adverts and apply, so the search doesn't swallow your week.
5. Keep a simple list of what you applied for, where, and when you followed up.
6. Drop any site that sends you irrelevant adverts after a couple of weeks and try another.

Mistakes people make when searching beyond Indeed

• Uploading the same CV everywhere without tailoring it to the advert.
• Leaving old profiles live after you've found a role, so recruiters keep contacting you.
• Applying to every advert on a niche board without checking location or visa limits.
• Ignoring the employer's own careers page, where the same role is often listed.
• Treating a company's review score as the whole story rather than one signal.

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Making your final job site shortlist

Pick two boards that match the kind of work you want and where you're based. Spend a week searching on both, save a few alerts, and see which one sends you roles you'd happily apply for. Keep the one that does, drop the other, and add a different site if you still aren't seeing the right adverts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Indeed?

It depends on what you're looking for. A remote board suits location-free work, a tech board suits IT roles, and a company-review site helps you research employers. This page lists nine in no particular order.

Are job sites free for job seekers?

Most let you search and apply without charge, and some offer an optional upgrade. Check each site's own pages for what's included. Never pay anyone for the chance to apply for a role.

How do I avoid fake job adverts?

Check the company is real, keep conversations on the site's own messages at first, and never send money or bank details. If an offer sounds too easy, step back and research it.

Should I use more than one job site?

Two or three is plenty. Using several gives you a wider spread of adverts, but too many sites means too many alerts and too little time to apply well.

Can recruiters see my CV on these sites?

On many sites they can, unless you hide it. Look in your privacy settings after you upload, and decide whether you want to be found or only to apply.